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Doctors can you tell me how often should i get cat scans for my migraines?

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Changes: If you have already had a negative ct, a repeat study is not indicated for routine migraine. If your symptoms change, your doctor may want to re-image.

Dr Accurso and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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